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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 ULWMOT history

LB04 ULW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,198 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ULW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 ULW was last recorded at 83,198 miles on 11 Jan 2026, 2,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,910 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,288 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,198 miles
  • 2025 – 80,910 miles
  • 2024 – 78,159 miles
  • 2023 – 76,499 miles
  • 2022 – 74,238 miles
  • 2021 – 71,339 miles
  • 2019 – 68,294 miles
  • 2018 – 64,367 miles
  • 2017 – 59,767 miles
  • 2016 – 56,863 miles
  • 2015 – 52,771 miles
  • 2014 – 47,537 miles
  • 2013 – 43,904 miles
  • 2012 – 41,055 miles
  • 2011 – 39,697 miles
  • 2010 – 36,806 miles
  • 2009 – 33,464 miles
  • 2008 – 29,491 miles
  • 2007 – 24,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,198 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    323016599868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,910 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    735850646286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,159 miles (+1,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    167768663651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,499 miles (+2,261)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    496631175013
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass74,238 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    154236396401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,339 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    836743806687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,294 miles (+3,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    917831789610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,367 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    378736185143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail64,367 miles (+4,600)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    420361314297
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,767 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    701715340392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,863 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    135889922089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,821 miles (+4,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    315722458292
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass52,771 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    747655575137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,537 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    518794974169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    817306173114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail43,904 miles (+2,849)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    209966073473
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,055 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    206516912400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,697 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    738950331186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,806 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    244202530152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,788 miles (+3,324)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,788 miles
    Test number
    601491430190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,464 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    204707429191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,491 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    634249928146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,546 miles
    Test number
    564532327159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 ULW

Does LB04 ULW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 ULW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ULW?
The MOT on LB04 ULW is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 ULW done?
LB04 ULW was recorded at 83,198 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2026, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has LB04 ULW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ULW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 ULW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 ULW find?
LB04 ULW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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